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What is the police non-emergency number in Elk Grove?

Who to call in Elk Grove when it is not an emergency: the Elk Grove Police Department non-emergency line, each with its official source. Call 911 in an emergency.

Updated 2026-11-09· 4 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Elk Grove, California, call the Elk Grove Police Department non-emergency line at (916) 714-5115 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Elk Grove

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Elk Grove Police Department) (916) 714-5115 1
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 3
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 4

What does the Elk Grove Police Department say?

"Or call (916) 714-5115" 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 1:

  • "Home or business burglaries in which the suspect has fled more than 15 minutes ago"
  • "Auto theft and vandalism"
  • "Hit and run accidents with no injuries"
  • "Loud parties"
  • "Graffiti"
  • "Car or building alarms"

Who answers the call?

In Elk Grove, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Elk Grove Police Department 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland. Outside city limits and on highways: California Highway Patrol (CHP). All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city. Every national number: Emergency numbers in the United States.

Frequently asked questions

What is the non-emergency number for police in Elk Grove?

(916) 714-5115, the Elk Grove Police Department non-emergency line 1.

Is (916) 714-5115 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (916) 714-5115 is the Elk Grove Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Sources · 4

  1. City of Elk Grove (Elk Grove Police Department) · Emergencies and Non-emergencies checked 2026-11-09
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  4. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05